Behind the scenes video from Wearable Art 2013

Have you ever wondered what happens backstage at an event like Wearable Art?

While the participants and the designers get plenty of fame time on stage, the backstage crew are naturally shy and retiring. So this video has been made to embiggen them for the marvellous job they do and to encourage them out of the shadows and into the light.

This year's event was notable for more than just the standard of artwork and its presentation. This year, the event also found a new home. Born of RedHOT Arts, the event is now lovingly convened by Central Craft. It's a perfect fit apparently. In front of a full house, the show was a spectacular success.

I've worked on the show in one capacity or another for ten years. Last year I was honoured to be a judge. This was the first year that I didn't have a job. So I made myself one.

This month's Snapped theme is 'Why I'm Wearing This' so I collaborated with Ollie Eclipse to shoot and upload an image of each participant to the project.

And on top of that, I took the opportunity to shoot this video on my Canon 7D. I rarely use it to shoot video opting instead for my smartphone or Sony Z1P. But I forced myself this time because I've been inspired by some DSLR films that I've seen lately and I want to get better at using it. I hope you like the result.

Watch the video to spotto some recent ABC Open favourites: Ollie Eclipse and Outback Bob are in the photo bay while Petal the Pole Dancing Pruner and his handbag Cy Starkman can be seen parading elegantly about.

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Comments

Simone Guascoine

Just brilliant, love it .... great vid as so good to see what happens backstage. Thanks

Georgie Yovanovic

Beautiful work David. Thanks Georgiex

Fiona Walsh

Wow! a classy, pacey video. It's a treat to glimpse ‘behind the scenes’ and wonderful to cast a little limelight on quieter backstage people. So many artists, workers, volunteers and performers stitched together a well-crafted performance – vivid even from a back row! Thanks to all.

Jedda Smith

Go Greggy and Dan!!
Dave - nice glimpse behind the scenes. But what is 'embiggen'?